Feature Ride of the Month: 1940 Pontiac Coupe “Extravagant”

The dictionary might describe this sweet and clean little 1940 Pontiac as free from imperfections or defects!

I would describe it as extravagantly beautiful! Mr. Steve Walls from the little town of Estacada, Oregon took a rusted out ‘40 Pontiac Coupe, that was headed to the recycle crushing machine, and turned it into a piece of artistic vehicular wonderment. In a little over 995 days (three years) Steve worked day and night on a total rebuild. Every inch of this vehicle needed attention. From a fresh new chassis sporting a 350 Chevy for power to a 350 tranny and a ten bolt rear-end. 100 percent of this rebuild was performed by Mr. Walls, including the gorgeous Viper Blue Pearl exterior paint and the delicious all black-on-black leather interior including a real Banjo brand classic steering wheel.

To keep her a little safer running down the highway he added a Camaro front clip and disc brakes on all four corners. To enhance the stance he went with 550/15” rubber up front and 850/15”out back over Tork-Thrust American chromed mag wheels. From the all stock ’40 Pontiac, including bumpers up front to the smooth and clean shaved and filled rear deck lid. This little Pontiac is one fine ride. Steve added a set of Ford tear drop tail-lights, removed the rear bumper, plus rolled the gravel pan under creating a true custom work of art. She is “SO PONTIAC” with all the little chrome pieces here and there upfront in the hood area, to the flawless clean and neat rear-end. Steve attended Estacada High School back in the 60s and was an active member in the Road Runners custom car club. Estacada High didn’t offer any auto shop programs back then, but that didn’t keep Mr. Walls from building his share of custom rides. His self-taught body and fender work and his love for cars are still with him today. We at R&R NW Publication are proud to make your 1940 custom Pontiac Coupe our featured ride for the month of June 2017.